Like traveling with cars, riders should also be aware of the needed preparations and precautions they need to remember even before going on to the trip. It also takes careful planning. Without the luxury of space, packing what you need for a trip on your bike can be even more challenging, yet not impossible. Before heading on down the highway, here some things you need to know and remember: Make…
It is March once again. Many major cities in the Philippines have signaled the beginning of the Fire Prevention Month by a parade of fire trucks, with sirens wailing early in the morning. Although fires frequently happen during the whole duration of the year, the country notes that most incidents occur during this month because it officially ignites the summer season. Yearly, many lives are lost because of fire, and…
Accidents can strike any time, anywhere, and to anyone—and driving on the road increases the odds that you meet one. These accidents can be very minor, while some are so fatal, thousands of lives are taken every year by these horrible car crashes. Regardless of how careful you are while driving, there are many other extraneous factors that are not of your control that you should consider and think about….
Protecting your car, by all means, is very important—after all, you have bought it with your hard earned money. Aside from ensuring that every aspect and surface of it is well taken care of, from the engine to the interior, every car owner should not forget about probably the most important protection one can provide its vehicle—insurance. There are many and different kinds of car insurance for the owners to choose…
One of the reasons why many people are still thinking about getting insurance for their car is the policy itself. Admit it: insurance policies are confusing and boring documents filled with legal jargon that can be an absolute nightmare to read. While it is important that it sounds formal. After all, it is a legal contract binding the insurance company to perform specific actions under certain circumstances for an…
Some people choose to opt for used or second-hand cars because of the significant difference manifested in the price tag. Though it is true enough, determining which one is the best for you and your needs may be a lot harder, considering the added considerations you have to think about. After all, buying a used car can be a minefield—one mistake and you bought yourself a scrap on wheels. Through…
In case you didn’t notice, there are more cars in the Metro today, more than ever. If the recent ‘Carmaggedon’ news and ‘fatal’ traffic situation still isn’t enough proof for you, well, a forecast made by Nielsen Global Survey in 2013 predicts that 76 percent of Filipinos will buy new cars in the next two years, be it their first one or another one. This will make the Philippines one…
You were in the middle of the road, enjoying your road trip adventure with your family and friends, when all of a sudden, your engine notifies you that you’re running out of gas. You are in the middle of nowhere with nothing to see but just roads stretching down for miles in front and back. What should you do? Here are the steps and some tips on how you should…
The Philippines nowadays is notorious for its traffic—in EDSA and other main roads at any given day and time. However, regardless of how much time cars spend in traffic, more and more vehicular accidents are still recorded. One of the most reported reasons behind these accidents is distracted driving. In fact, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), drivers who use their cellphones and other gadgets while behind the wheel…
Accidents are, unfortunately, a part of driving. These accidents can be very minor, while some are so fatal, thousands of lives are taken every year by these horrible car crashes. Regardless of how careful you are while driving, there are many other extraneous factors that are not of your control that you should consider and think about. While no one can predict and tell when, where, and how an accident…